NOTE: The above package is from Sept. 2025. This week’s report was positive infections in ticks, not humans.
For the first time, Powassan virus has been detected in tick populations in Winnebago County, with health officials warning the public of the findings.
Powassan virus, which has been found primarily in the northeast and in the Great Lakes states, can cause significant neurological issues and even death, and there is no known vaccine or treatment for the illness…